This is a fantastic opportunity to join a blue-chip publishing firm who currently require a Product Owner to join them on an interim basis.

We're specifically looking for someone with a strong background within MDM (Master Data Management) and product data. You'll assist with an exciting new greenfield project and the technical build of a new MDM solution.

What you'll be doing;

You will lead and manage x3 squads responsible for data governance/data quality, MDM integration and workflow.

Liaise and manage both internal and external stakeholders globally.

Establish and implement a data quality framework.

Lead the execution of product creation.

Manage the application backlog.

Follow the Agile/Scrum methodology.

What experience you'll need;

Strong experience within product management, ownership and business analysis.

Strong background working within MDM and product data.

Superb interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with multiple vendors and senior stakeholders.

Related Industry Insights

Software as a service will boost 2019 enterprise software spending 8.3 percent. Overall, IT spending will grow 3.2 percent in 2019.

Global IT spending is expected to grow 3.2 percent in 2019 to $3.8 trillion as enterprise software, cloud and digital transformation projects boost growth, according to Gartner.

The projection, outlined at Gartner's Symposium/ITXpo in Orlando, accounts for a shift to everything as a service. John-David Lovelock, an analyst at Gartner, noted that enterprises are shifting to pay for use models and that's impacting for the forecast.

For instance, software as a service will boost 2019 enterprise software spending 8.3 percent. IT services will grow at a 4.7 percent clip in 2019 due to digital transformation. Data center systems spending will grow 1.6 percent in 2019 since enterprises are more inclined to go cloud than buy their own gear.

The growth in IT spending is due to a favorable business climate, but there are a bevy of wild cards including tariffs and currency fluctuations.

Other key points from Gartner:

Server sales will fall 1 percent to 3 percent every year for the next five years.

IT services will grow because enterprises are looking to optimize spending.

PC, tablets and mobile phone spending will grow 2.4 percent in 2019. Demand for enterprise PCs should remain strong until 2020 due to the Windows 10 upgrade cycle. But the PC market may be held back due to the Intel CPU shortage.

Project / Product Delivery Pains? Have you considered the benefits of a contractor?

There is little doubt, in the current employment market, that demand is outstripping supply. This is particularly true within the highly technical roles (Architects, Software Engineers, Technical Testers, Cyber Consultants, Mobile Developers….etc)